The bibliometric analysis of scholarly production: How great is the impact?

The bibliometric analysis of scholarly production: How great is the impact?

28 July 2015 | Ole Ellegaard · Johan A. Wallin
The article discusses the impact and usage of bibliometric analysis in scientific research. Bibliometric methods, which analyze scientific publications, have become a key part of research evaluation, especially in scientific and applied fields. The study uses data from Web of Science to categorize bibliometric literature into two groups: Information and Library Science (ILS) and non-ILS. The non-ILS category shows a significant increase in citations since 1994, indicating growing impact. The analysis also identifies the most popular subjects covered by bibliometric studies and highlights the impact of multidisciplinary articles. The study finds that countries like the USA, China, and Germany contribute significantly to bibliometric analysis, with varying citation rates. The impact of bibliometric analysis varies by subject, with multidisciplinary science having the highest citation rates. The study also notes a shift in the focus of bibliometric analysis from theoretical to applied studies, with increasing use in non-ILS fields. The analysis of citation patterns shows that bibliometric studies are cited more frequently within their own categories, and that the impact of these studies has increased over time. The study concludes that bibliometric analysis is becoming more widely accepted as a tool for research evaluation, with growing use in both ILS and non-ILS communities. The findings suggest that bibliometric analysis is a valuable tool for understanding research trends and evaluating scientific production.The article discusses the impact and usage of bibliometric analysis in scientific research. Bibliometric methods, which analyze scientific publications, have become a key part of research evaluation, especially in scientific and applied fields. The study uses data from Web of Science to categorize bibliometric literature into two groups: Information and Library Science (ILS) and non-ILS. The non-ILS category shows a significant increase in citations since 1994, indicating growing impact. The analysis also identifies the most popular subjects covered by bibliometric studies and highlights the impact of multidisciplinary articles. The study finds that countries like the USA, China, and Germany contribute significantly to bibliometric analysis, with varying citation rates. The impact of bibliometric analysis varies by subject, with multidisciplinary science having the highest citation rates. The study also notes a shift in the focus of bibliometric analysis from theoretical to applied studies, with increasing use in non-ILS fields. The analysis of citation patterns shows that bibliometric studies are cited more frequently within their own categories, and that the impact of these studies has increased over time. The study concludes that bibliometric analysis is becoming more widely accepted as a tool for research evaluation, with growing use in both ILS and non-ILS communities. The findings suggest that bibliometric analysis is a valuable tool for understanding research trends and evaluating scientific production.
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